Job Description
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Softek Services, Inc. offers over 35 years of experience providing custom training and IT solutions.
We are looking for a senior instructional designer with 10+ years of Adult learning experience and excellent analytical, technical writing, and performance-based training development skills. We have several multi-year contracts with federal agencies that involve... enhancing current or developing new instructor-led training (ILT) and web-based training (WBT) that is performance-based and learner-centric.
Applicants must have performed the full life cycle of training development: lead client meetings, analyze position/duties, design appropriate training plans, use effective learning strategies, storyboard/write content, and create web-based an instructor-led materials.
Job Type: Permenant Part-time Employee (W2) or Contract Position (1099)
Job Location: Primarily remote work with possible travel (2 to 3 times per year) to meet with clients for focus groups and pilot course deliveries.
Note: Interested candidates must provide samples of your work.
Required Education & Year Experience
Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Curriculum Design, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, or related field.
Ten (10) or more years of course development and instructional design experience in adult learning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Apply adult education and performance-based principles to develop learner-centered training plans that produce measurable results.
Analyze what needs to be changed, updated, reorganized, improved, and included in new or updated training curriculums.
Produce engaging and effective instructional content for various learning modalities (self-directed, web-based, pre-work, instructor-led, on-the-job, etc.).
Use a blend of cognitive, effective, and behavioral learning domains that help adults learn.
Design realistic and scenario-based exercises, simulations, roleplays, drills, etc., that require critical thinking for performance-based training.
Write new content that is technically accurate and grammatically sound.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and ensure content accuracy and relevance.
Develop storyboards, including graphics concepts, audio scripts, user interactions, navigation, and other related elements.
Create (or direct a graphic designer to create) visual aids, including infographics, charts, graphs, and videos to support learning.
Create knowledge checks and performance-based assessments that support learning outcomes.
Proofread and edit instructional materials for accuracy and clarity.
Participate in proposal development efforts when needed.
Required Skills
Strong instructional design background with experience in content development.
Ability to analyze and gather data about needed content and desired performance.
Understanding of adult education principles and instructional design models.
Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline.
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and work in a fast-paced and agile environment as a team player.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 32 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
Are you mostly interested in a full-time, part-time, or contract position?
Are you able to travel to client sites when necessary to conduct pilots or focus groups?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
instructional design: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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